I love refried beans but the nutritionist said they are off-limits so I made my own. This recipe is simple and tasty.
How To Make Healthier Refried Beans
Make a healthier version of your favorite refried beans with this easy-to-follow recipe.
Prep:
20 mins
Cook:
35 mins
Total:
55 mins
Ingredients
- 2 cups pinto beans, rinsed and drained,no salt added
- 1 small shallot , or 1/4 red onion
- 1 tbsp light oil
- 1 clove garlic, grated
- 2 grinds black pepper
- 1 tsp dried parsley
- 4 oz vegetable broth , or water
- 4 oz Mexican cheese blend, shredded
Instructions
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Saute your shallot or onion in oil until soft.
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Add garlic and heat through.
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Add beans, pepper, and parsley and using a potato masher, mash beans to the consistency of your liking.
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If you like them creamier, wait until the end and put in the food processor.
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Add broth or water and cook about 5 minutes.
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Sprinkle with cheese.
Nutrition
- Sugar: 1g
- :
- Calcium: 120mg
- Calories: 134kcal
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Cholesterol: 13mg
- Fat: 6g
- Fiber: 4g
- Iron: 1mg
- Potassium: 225mg
- Protein: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Sodium: 159mg
- Vitamin A: 136IU
- Vitamin C: 1mg
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